Until the promulgation of the 1988 Constitution, racism was considered a misdemeanour, that is, a crime having less offensive potential, punishable by means of imprisonment (up to one year) and a fine, in accordance with Law No. 1390/51.
Hasta que se promulgó la Constitución de 1988, el racismo era considerado un delito leve, punible con penas de hasta un año de prisión y una multa, de conformidad con la Ley Nº 1390/51.